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alaScore 86

292 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 292 reviews of HP Chromebox. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The price and usability also get good views.

usability, price, design, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the HP Chromebox is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HP Chromebox

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 220 user reviews of HP Chromebox from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price. The usability also gets good comments.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Martonik (androidcentral.com)

HP Chromebox review

 

It's not going to be your main machine, but the HP Chromebox could be a simple and inexpensive choice for the right person Chromebooks may be the talk of the town when it comes to Google's Chrome OS, but the tiny desktop-class machines called...

Chromebooks may be the talk of the town when it comes to Google's Chrome OS, but the tiny desktop-class machines called Chromeboxes have carved out their own niche as well. While they're primarily focused on education and business applications as video...

Sep, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

ChromeBox is the way to go

 

This is just another chromebox, but that is good. I use my Chromebox for everything I normal do. Before you buy another windows machine, investigate what Chromebox or Chromebook can do. This unit is typically of a Chromebox. Nothing fancy or unusual.

It will not do everything (video editing, etc), but anything that is web based is probably ok. Printing can be a hassle, but it is getting better

May, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Supplied OS-Less ... Chrome OS Was NOT Installed, Restore Media Was NOT Supplied

 

Mechanical design is very good, even for HP, which often skimps in that area. I bought the Celeron 2955U version, which came with 2 GB of DDR3L-12800S RAM, and 16 GB of m.2 SSD. I will very shortly be upgrading to 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of SSD, which,...

Economical for the function delivered Intuitive to use.

OS was not installed, requiring me to laboriously read through various posts to find the source of a downloadable image of the emergency restore media. I elected to use the USB stick method, and it worked the first time, but took some time. Alas, VESA...

May, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Supplied OS-Less ... Chrome OS Was NOT Installed, Restore Media Was NOT Supplied

 

Mechanical design is very good, even for HP, which often skimps in that area. I bought the Celeron 2955U version, which came with 2 GB of DDR3L-12800S RAM, and 16 GB of m.2 SSD. I will very shortly be upgrading to 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of SSD, which,...

Economical for the function delivered Intuitive to use.

OS was not installed, requiring me to laboriously read through various posts to find the source of a downloadable image of the emergency restore media. I elected to use the USB stick method, and it worked the first time, but took some time. Alas, VESA...

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Supplied OS-Less ... Chrome OS Was NOT Installed, Restore Medial Was NOT Supplied

 

Mechanical design is very good, even for HP which often skimps in that area. I bought the Celeron 2955U version, which came with 2 GB of DDR3L-12800S RAM, and 16 GB of m.2 SSD. I will very shortly be upgrading to 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of SSD, which, of...

Economical for the function delivered Intuitive to use.

OS was not installed, requiring me to laboriously read through various posts to find the source of a downloadable image of the emergency restore media. I elected to use the USB stick method, and it worked the first time, but took some time. Alas, VESA...

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Simple and Easy

 

Very easy to setup. Basic features for everyday needs. Looks great and it's quiet. Starts up within 30 seconds for powered down. You can leave it on sleep mode which instantly starts up instantly after you hit power button

The print setup is terrible with the Chrome OS. I bought this for someone that needed it for school basic needs. Everything is setup through Google Cloud Print which is a hassle sometimes. In order to print via USB (if you do not have a wireless...

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Second Computer

 

Excellent for streamstreaming content to smart TV.

Excellent value ; Simple instillation ; Simple to use ; Boots up in 30 seconds ; Not prone to viruses

To run a Windows program you must remote into a Windows computer and run it remotely

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not worth buying

 

Quick start up

Ethernet port does not function well. I have to restart it several times a day to keep internet access. I bought two Chromeboxes and both have ethernet connectivity problems

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Refreshing and affordable, why wait!

 

If you are familiar w/ the Chrome OS family - this is great. It's quiet, boots up quick and is a great device to give to a child to do research papers or an older family member who needs a low fuss, simple and easy to use machine. I haven't experienced...

Affordable, easy to use, always up to date and virus-free w/ Google Chrome OTA Updates, Boots in like 8 seconds (no joke) and best of all - a power house for the money

Obviously, not for everyone - don't use it if you think you're installing programs like Windows or Mac systems. Must have "Google Cloud Print Ready" printer for printing and make sure you either have a TV and/or monitor w/ HDMI input, or you'll have to...

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Very good, but does not have monting rack included

 

very good machine. But can only put on desk. While Asus similar items have rack included to mount the unit on the back of a monitor.

Sep, 2014
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